Emergency Room Registered Nurse
Austin, Texas
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- Eligibility
- RN
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Posted Sep 11
Staffing and support
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Pays above most Texas staff rolesTexas staff postings that state pay run $1,000/week to $2,390/week, the middle half $1,310/week to $1,890/week, across 928 postings.
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
What's around it?
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,729/mo
- Household income
- $93,658/yr, all local households, not nurse pay
From Census ACS 2024.
About this role
Contract - RN - emergency room
- Facility: St. David's South Austin Medical Center
- Location: Austin, TX
- Shift Type: Night Shift
- Shift Time: Start Time: 07:00 PM End Time: 07:00 AM
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- Department: Emergency Services
EMR: meditech
Weekends: Rotating
Unit Overview
St. David's South Austin Emergency Department is a high-volume, multidisciplinary emergency services department with a total of 48 private rooms, 27 hallway stretchers, 9 fast-track spaces, and 5 behavioral health rooms .
The department has approximately 111 staff members and provides care across emergency, cardiac, trauma, and behavioral health populations.
Staffing & Patient Ratios
Day & Night Shifts
Charge RN + 11 RNs
Additional mid-shift coverage at 9 AM, 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM
2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)
1 Paramedic
1 LVN
Patient Ratios
- General ED: 1:4
- Behavioral Health: 1:5
- Cardiac/Trauma: 1:3
Equipment
Alaris IV pumps
Belmont rapid infusers
Level 1 rapid infusers
Stryker stretchers
Central monitoring equipment
Required Certifications
Candidates must have
ACLS
- BLS
- CPI
- ENPC
TNCC
Nihss
Preferred Experience
Candidates with the following experience are preferred
MEDITECH experience
Trauma experience
Inpatient holding experience
CPI certification/experience
Typical Procedures & Skills
The ED team performs and assists with a wide range of emergency procedures, including:
Splinting
EKGs
Central monitoring
Trauma assistance
Central line procedures
Airway support
Behavioral health de-escalation
Morgan Lens procedures
Rapid infuser use
Resuscitation
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should be
An excellent multitasker
A strong team player
A self-starter
Comfortable working in a fast-paced emergency environment
Able to prioritize and respond effectively to changing patient needs
Dress Code
RN Scrubs: Navy Blue
Unit Guidelines
Staff must follow all established St. David's South Austin Medical Center policies and procedures .
Team & Culture
Active Unit-Based Council (UBC)
Active Social Committee
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Permanent staff positions are available on the unit
No on call req.
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Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?